Tahini, or sesame seed paste, contains a wealth of B vitamins. It is predominantly used in Middle Eastern dishes.

Dreena Burton's Hummus Dressing

When I saw online that Trader Joe's had a bottled Hummus Salad Dressing, I thought, "That's a great idea, and I bet I can make it healthier!" Admittedly, I haven't seen the ingredients in this dressing, nor have I tasted it. But I'll take a bet that my version is healthier. When it tastes this good, I will also bet you'll forget to compare.

In a blender or in a deep cup/jar using an immersion blender, puree until smooth. Season to taste with additional salt/pepper if desired and add extra garlic to taste.

Notes: If you don't have fresh oregano, don't use dried. Keep the flavor more vibrant and fresher. Instead of using dried oregano, try adding a tablespoon of chopped parsley or a lesser amount of other fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (1-2 teaspoons). Fresh herbs can be omitted, however, and this will still have a good flavor. Other seasoning options include adding 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast, 1-2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or chopped green onions.

Our kids love this dressing as-is, but you might want to try omitting the oregano and using nutritional yeast. Try 1 tablespoon to start, and then add more if you like.

Recipe from Dreena Burton at Dreena Burton’s Plant-Powered Kitchen. Dreena is a regular 21-Day Vegan Kickstart recipe contributor and the author of four vegan cookbooks, including her latest, Let Them Eat Vegan. Click here to learn more.